Collins is the first “fleet-up” commanding officer, promoted from executive officer, in the ship’s history. Collins’ extended family showed up en masse to support her.

Roberts served a busy tour that included international exercises, two work-up cycles, a deployment and a drydocking. Known for his brevity and humor, Roberts spoke of the ship’s accomplishments with jocular affability. He even surprised the Commodore about replenishing underway while driving the engines and pitch from local control. Roberts thanked and credited his family, Wardroom, Chief’s Mess, and Sailors for their effort and the ship’s success.

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